Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Discussion with Millie Parekh
While the COVID-19 crisis evolves and the virus continues to spread, many individuals still require medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services. Millions of seniors rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility, and fall risks. Delays in care and the consequences of missing therapy guided treatment can have long-term health…
Returning to Physical Therapy in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
While the COVID-19 crisis evolves and the virus continues to spread, many individuals still require medically necessary healthcare services like physical and occupational therapy. Millions of seniors rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility, and fall risk, and the consequences of missing therapy care can be severe. We recently spoke…
DOD Establishes TRICARE Low Back Pain and Physical Therapy Demonstration
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) applauds the Department of Defense (DOD) for approving the creation of a demonstration project to waive cost-sharing for a maximum of three physical therapy visits for TRICARE beneficiaries who suffer from low back pain (LBP). Major provisions of the final rule read: TRICARE beneficiaries must have…